DWTC’s hospitality arm reports 32% growth in H1 2023

Hospitality by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has reported a strong H1 2023 performance.

The first half of 2023 witnessed the team’s service at 1,166 events, including Royal Weddings, and catered award-winning cuisine to 653,815 guests.

This marks a robust 32 per cent growth compared to the same period in 2022.

The advanced kitchen, spanning 3,650 square metres, utilises smart solutions and cutting-edge technologies to ensure complete in-house production as per the best international practices.

Adhering to high standards, the kitchen has received Grade A rating from Dubai Municipality and certifications from Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and ISO 22000.

Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, EVP at DWTC, said, “DWTC is a global events hub, welcoming millions of visitors who expect nothing but the best from an industry leader. Our H1 results validate our leadership in the hospitality industry and mirror the consistent growth of DWTC year on year. ‘Hospitality by DWTC’ delivers top-tier, award-winning catering for both on-site and off-site events, weddings, and F&B retail services, with a remarkable capacity to serve up to 20,000 guests daily.”

The DWTC culinary team won 17 medals (eight gold, seven silver, two bronze) at the Emirates Salon Culinaire 2023.

Amongst 680 competitors, DWTC’s Chef Dwiyanti Cintaningrum clinched consecutive victories in the fiercely contested ‘Best Pastry Chef of the UAE’ and ‘Best Four-Plated Dessert’ categories.

This achievement has secured her a sought-after spot in the 2024 IKA Culinary Olympics in Germany, representing the UAE’s National Culinary Team.

DWTC‘s participation in the Emirates Salon Culinaire 2023 was crowned with the ‘Best Individual Establishment in the UAE’ award, further enhancing its global recognition.

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